Statutory Planner

• Up to $102,444 p.a. total salary package ($79,741- $92,292 + 11% super)*
• 2 x Permanent, full time positions available
• Attractive employee benefits – Close to public transport, onsite gym, wellness program & more!

*P.A Pro-rata Dependent on skills and experience

The City of Melville is a determined, passionate, and diverse workplace that is committed to making a difference in the community. We strive to create a workplace that fosters growth, development, and collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.

The City of Melville is currently seeking 2 Statutory Planners  to join our Statutory Planning team, so if you're looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team that is dedicated to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you.

This position will provide the right person with interesting and varied professional planning opportunities to work within a brownfield/infill environment, supported by a local planning policy framework including Activity Centre Plans, and a Local Planning Strategy designed to deliver growth and diversity.

In this role you will put to use your relevant tertiary qualifications and experience working on a caseload covering a range of development management issues.

Essential Qualifications:

• Essential - Tertiary qualification in Town Planning or substantial and ongoing progress towards this qualification.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Desirable - Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• Desirable - White Card
• Ability to interpret and understand detailed plans.
• IT savvy, with some experience in the application of planning software products.
• Understanding and knowledge of planning policy and legislation.  
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Sound negotiation and conflict resolution skills.  
• Sound organisation and time management skills.
• Sound customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville's benefits!

• Ignite your professional growth with our structured professional development and study assistance programs.
• Say goodbye to expensive gym memberships! Enjoy complimentary membership to our state-of-the-art Gym, Pool, and Health Lounge facilities.
• Get ready for fun with our active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.
• Need a helping hand? Our Employee Assistance Programs and supportive leadership team are here to support you every step of the way.
• Unwind and recharge with generous annual leave. Take up to 10 weeks* off per year and come back rejuvenated (*conditions apply, of course). We’re also thrilled to offer an additional 2 days of leave per year – take that well deserved break!
• Plan for your future with confidence. Our superannuation package includes a contribution up to 14.5%* (*conditions apply).

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date. Apply with your resume and cover letter by April 5th 2024

For further queries regarding the position contact: Gavin Ponton – A/Manager Statutory Planning– 08 9364 0***

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.